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Progressive Rock
Jethro Tull
Chris Squire
Yesshift
Jon Anderson
Jon Davison
Dare To Know
Relayer
Christmas
Steve Howe
Genesis
The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
National Treasure
Jon Whetton
John Lodge
Trevor Rabin
Christmas Releases
Band Aid
Steve Hackett

A podcast by father and son Dan Shinder and Steven Shinder. We provide our thoughts on Yes news, Yes lineups, Yes songs, Yes albums...everything! There is so much to talk about on our quest to podcast about this progressive rock band that has been around since 1968 and gone through many shifts in members and styles. Should you give us a listen? The answer is Yes! We welcome comments, questions, an... more

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News came out today that Yes' Fragile Tour of the UK and EU has been postponed due to Steve Howe needing an operation and recovery time. Steven goes over this news and also shares thoughts on the 1986 Asia EP Aurora (40 years old today), Kansas touri... more

Dan and Steven are joined by the Gottlieb Bros. for a joint announcement! What could it be? Check this out and find out! And here's a link to a band mentioned in the episode, Angine de Poitrine: youtu.be/0Ssi-9wS1so And check out gottl... more

Steven goes over news items of the last couple weeks, including three more European dates for Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks, Trevor Horn tour dates in December, the Wakeman & Son setlist (at the very end of this episode) and more. Plus, he reviews tw... more

Phil Castellano joins us live for a Yesshift interview Wednesday, March 25th, 12pm PDT / 3pm EDT / 7pm UK Time on FB and YT! He is one of the keyboardists for Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks, having been on tour with them since about a year ago. Hear u... more

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Recent Guests

Leon Alvarado
Guest musician discussing The Wicked Forest
Musician, leonalvarado.bandcamp.com
Episode: Ep 218 - Leon Alvarado Interview: New Album The Wicked Forest
Bob Cesca
Artist involved in Yes album artwork, including Magnification and Symphonic Live
Episode: Ep 217 - Bob Cesca Interview: The Art of Yes' Symphonic Live, Magnification Being Reissued & More
Ted Leonard
Vocalist and guitarist for Spock's Beard and Pattern Seeking Animals
Spock's Beard / Pattern Seeking Animals
Episode: Ep 214 - Ted Leonard Interview: New Spock's Beard Album The Archaeoptimist
Trey Gunn
Musician known for his work with King Crimson and his own projects
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Episode: Ep 212 - Trey Gunn Interview: New Album with David Forlano, Select Habits of Invertebrates
Rosie Flores
Singer-songwriter and guitarist, known for her contributions to rockabilly and country music
None mentioned
Episode: BONUS Ep - Concert Review: Robert Plant & Saving Grace ft. Suzi Dian w/ Rosie Flores @ United Theater
Kevin Mulryne
Author of "Tales from Topographic Oceans Yes Album Listening Guide" and host of Yes Music Podcast
Yes Music Podcast
Episode: Ep 204 - Kevin Mulryne Interview: Tales from Topographic Oceans Yes Album Listening Guide
Miguel Falcão
Musician and contributor to Play for Chris video series
MiguelBase
Episode: Ep 199 - Looking Back at Play for Chris 11 with Miguel Falcão (miguelbass)
Dan Shinder
Co-host of Yesshift
Yesshift
Episode: Ep 199 - Looking Back at Play for Chris 11 with Miguel Falcão (miguelbass)
Ann Rinaldi
Co-organizer of ProgStock, former tour manager
ProgStock
Episode: Ep 198 - Talking About ProgStock with Tom Palmieri and Ann Rinaldi

Hosts

Steven Shinder
Co-host and long-running host, often presenting solo segments or co-hosting discussions; key voice across Yesshift-related content.
Dan Shinder
Co-host and central voice, frequently guiding conversations, sharing insights on Yes news and archival material.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Good content podcast

    I really enjoy the banter on this podcast between the Drummer 🥁 dad 👨 and his son about topics which usually concern content produced by the music group YES and associated other musicians.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trashook
    United States2 years ago
  • Sound

    June 20th episode has bad sound. One of the 2 hosts cannot be heard loud enough. It’s uneven as the father is louder than the son. Haven’t heard the other episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bill9064
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Engaging discussions with strong band-history context.
A bit of uneven audio across episodes can distract from content.
Family dynamic between hosts adds warmth and authenticity.
Strong archival depth and thoughtful commentary are appreciated by fans.

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Excerpt from Oliver Wakeman Interview/Fan Q&A: Mother's Ruin, Wakeman & Son, and From a Page Tour
Q: Can you give us a little peek into the Wakeman and Son Tour?
I'm looking forward to performing with Dad and spending time together on tour.
Ep 214 - Ted Leonard Interview: New Spock's Beard Album The Archaeoptimist
Q: Are you guys going to go on tour with this great album?
There's a short tour planned in February, mainly in Scandinavia, but no US tour currently.
Ep 214 - Ted Leonard Interview: New Spock's Beard Album The Archaeoptimist
Q: What was the process like of making this album? Was it arduous? Did it come organically?
The album was different because everything was recorded remotely, and most of the song structures were well-formed before Leonard added his parts.
Ep 212 - Trey Gunn Interview: New Album with David Forlano, Select Habits of Invertebrates
Q: Would you say that music says something even when it doesn't have lyrics?
Trey Gunn affirmed that music conveys meaning through how musicians shape their phrases, even without lyrics.
Ep 212 - Trey Gunn Interview: New Album with David Forlano, Select Habits of Invertebrates
Q: How did this collaboration come together?
Trey Gunn explained that it wasn't planned; he met David Forlano in Santa Fe through a local improv scene, which led to their creative sessions.

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Two father-and-son hosts share a deep, affectionately nerdy passion for Yes, delivering weekly takeaways on news, band lineups, album anniversaries, reissues, and archival releases. Episodes blend personal anecdotes with meticulous discography notes, live-tour memories, and gear/packaging details, often featuring interview-style conversations and deep dives into classic and contemporary Yes-related projects. A standout is the show's broad embrace of Yes's extended ecosystem, including side projects and family connections, which keeps conversations approachable for newcomers while rewarding longtime fans with nuanced context and fan-community flavor.

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